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Challenges to Manufacturing in 2020
As we finish the year 2020, we have learned a lot when it comes to Manufacturing. Many manufacturers have made a pivot to adjust to COVID requests for PPE. Some have seen an opportunity and made a Pivot in a different direction. . How do you know when the time is right to pivot in manufacturing? Join us as we hear from experts around knowing when to pivot. The World Trade Center will discuss import and export matters both in and out...
Hubble Identifies Strange Exoplanet That Behaves Like the Long-Sought “Planet Nine”
heic2021 — Science Release Hubble Identifies Strange Exoplanet That Behaves Like the Long-Sought “Planet Nine” 10 December 2020 The exoplanet HD106906 b was discovered in 2013 with the Magellan Telescopes at the Las Campanas Observatory in Chile’s Atacama Desert. However, astronomers did not then know anything about the planet’s orbit. This required something only the Hubble Space Telescope could do: collect very accurate...
Annual Geminid meteor shower
Skygazers delight! Annual Geminid meteor shower set for this weekend will see more than 100 multi-colored shooting stars per hour streaking through the sky at 78,000mph The cosmic show will occur between December 4 and December 17, with the best nights for viewing on the evening of December 13 and into morning on the following day. Pictured is the event over Arizona in 2017 The annual Geminid meteor shower is set to peak December 13...
Hanukkah 2020
Hanukkah 2020: When it is and what to know (no, it’s not the ‘Jewish Christmas’) David Oliver USA TODAY Ah, yes, Hanukkah. The Festival of Lights. The “Jewish Christmas.” The holiday that Adam Sandler wrote a song about. To Jewish people, however, Hanukkah isn’t actually all that religious of a holiday –though because of its proximity to Christmas,...
Durango Noel Night
Durango Noel Night Noel Night has been a staple in Durango’s holiday events for years. This event helps businesses promote local discounts, generate business and help spread some holiday cheer. Local First acknowledges the social distancing rules in place and they believe hosting the typical Noel Night would not be a responsible choice. As an alternative, this year Local First will offer coupons inside the annual Noel Night newspaper...
Winter Solstice is near…!!
Winter Solstice, also known as ‘midwinter” draws nigh… a time when the sun renews its cycle and “returns.” In North America, this year, it happens on December 21st at 3:02 am MST in the morning on December 21st, as the sun enters the sign of Capricorn. Winter Solstice is the day with the shortest period of daylight and with the longest night of the year, After this important day the days start getting...
JUPITER & SATURN will form the first double planet in 800 years…
JUPITER & SATURN will form the first visible “double planet” in 800 years… Before 2020 comes to a close, Jupiter and Saturn will be so close that they will appear to form a “double planet.” The great conjunction, as the planetary alignment has come to be known, hasn’t occurred in nearly 800 years. When their orbits align every 20 years, Jupiter and Saturn get extremely close to one another....
Number of ‘Wholecoiners’ Drops
Number of ‘Wholecoiners’ Drops as Whales Dump Bitcoin The number of addresses holding at least one whole Bitcoin dropped yesterday, as traders got nervous. By Will Gottsegen In brief The number of addresses holding at least one whole Bitcoin is down following a sell-off earlier this week. It’s not a huge drop-off; the total number of so-called “wholecoiners” is still over 820,000. Those accounts represent the vast majority of...
Unusual Symptoms of COVID-19
Unusual Symptoms of COVID-19 You Need to Know About GETTY IMAGES From nose to toes, doctors continue to discover uncommon signs of coronavirus infection by Rachel Nania, AARP, Updated November 23, 2020 ‘COVID toes’ Loss of taste or smell Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and severe appetite loss Headaches, dizziness and confusion Hallucinations Blood clots Hearing loss High blood sugar Fever, cough and shortness of breath are...
Full Beaver Moon Eclipse
Full Beaver Moon Eclipse As November Ends: See It In New City A penumbral lunar eclipse takes place when the moon moves through the faint, outer part of Earth’s shadow. It occurs when the sun, Earth and moon are aligned in an almost straight line. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The penumbral lunar eclipse is a prelude to can’t-miss December sky shows in New City, including the colorful, prolific Geminids....
Nov 29th Reggae Concert RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEAT OF ZION
New show by RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEATOFZION NOV 29 2020 Heart Beat of ZION w EMCEE RASTA STEVIE “Regg… By RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEATOFZION Reggae, #Lionheights, Reggae Dancehal…, Riddim, Roots Reggae The latest greatest freshest brand new IRIEleases and rippin riddim jugglins on the Heart Beat of Zion. Emcee Rasta Stevie steps up to the throne at KDUR FM with Special Bests’ LION HEIGHTS new single...
Cascade Canyon Winter Train
Embark on a journey to yesteryear where amazing views await you this winter season! Ride a historic steam train 26 miles each way on this 5-hour round trip train ride to Cascade Canyon. Departing from the Durango Depot, this trip takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no...
First COVID-19 Test for Self-Testing at Home
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test for Self-Testing at Home Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular (real-time loop mediated amplification reaction) single use test that is intended to detect the...
COVID-19 Level Moving to RED Friday Nov 20th!
La Plata County Will Move to COVID-19 Dial Level Red: Severe Risk; Immediate Community Action Needed to Preserve Critical Services and Health Care Capacity Durango, Colo.: To reduce community transmission and slow a dramatic rise in cases that threatens our ability to maintain hospital capacity and the workforce in critical services, San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment...
How to celebrate Thanksgiving safely this year, according to health experts
How to celebrate Thanksgiving safely this year, according to health experts Turkey day isn’t canceled, but with all the efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, expect it to be different. Oct. 1, 2020, 1:54 PM MDT / Updated Nov. 6, 2020, 2:42 PM MST / Source: TODAY By Ronnie Koenig Thanksgiving is usually a time for friends and family to gather and celebrate together. But this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Will Thanksgiving cause an increase in COVID-19 cases? It did in Canada.
Will Thanksgiving cause an increase in COVID-19 cases? It did in Canada. BY CAITLIN O’KANE NOVEMBER 17, 2020 / 6:15 PM / CBS NEWS Canadians celebrated their Thanksgiving last month, and if the day can teach anything to Americans, it’s that gathering for the holidays can lead to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Canada saw an increase of positive coronavirus tests two weeks after its holiday — the typical incubation period for...
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Modified Polar Express to Run for Holidays
La Plata County Moves to ‘Level Orange: High Risk’
La Plata County Moves to ‘Level Orange: High Risk’ by Claire Ninde | Nov 11, 2020 | Education/Health To reduce community transmission and slow a dramatic rise in cases that threatens our school learning models and our local economy, San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) are moving La Plata County to COVID-19 Level Orange: High Risk (formerly known as ‘Safer at...
7 Rivers Farmers Market
We are excited to announce the 2nd season of the 7 Rivers Farmers Market. It will be held every Tuesday from 12-3 at the La Plata Fairgrounds. Market starts November 3rd and goes thru April 27th. We have an amazing assortment of local farmers with poultry, pork, beef, salad greens, tomatoes, peppers, goats milk cheese, eggs, jams and pickles, honey, herbs, baked good, lotion bars, jewelry, energy bars, soaps and So much more. Get your...
